Derby County will be without several players through injury as they prepare to host Ipswich Town in the EFL Championship on Saturday (7 Feb 2026) at Pride Park Stadium.
Confirmed Absentees for Derby
Carlton Morris (forward) is not ready to feature after a recent injury setback, meaning the club’s top scorer will miss the Ipswich match.
Max Johnston, Owen Beck and Sondre Klingen Langås are also unavailable due to minor injuries, reducing defensive options for manager John Eustace.
That makes four players sidelined for Derby this weekend, disrupting plans as the Rams look to secure crucial points in the top half of the Championship table.
Eustace Provides Squad Update
Head coach John Eustace earlier underlined the need for strong home support and hinted at ongoing assessments of the squad’s fitness but stressed that Derby remain competitive despite the absences.
Deadline-day signing Derry Murkin could be involved, but Eustace has suggested that not all new recruits will be thrust straight into action.
Ipswich Town Injury Context
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna has also revealed injury issues within his squad, with key forwards Jaden Philogene-Bidace and midfielder Marcelino Núñez ruled out of the Derby trip due to fitness concerns.
Loan Move Adds Extra Twist
In midfield news, Ipswich’s former midfielder Sammie Szmodics recently joined Derby on loan until the end of the season, although that move is not injury-related — manager McKenna said the decision was made with squad harmony in mind.
Match context: With both teams coping with absentees, Saturday’s fixture shapes up as a tight battle in the race for Championship points.
